8-DAY ETHIOPIAN PILGRIMS ROUTE

ISRAEL

Welcome to the Holy Land, the second country of Ethiopian people

TWT Promotion and tours israel - is the premium tour operator known for reputable tourism service provider in Israel. It is customed to the prestigous hospitality on the flovor of Ethiopian typology. That is why; it is our honor and belif to present you this tailormade itinerary for your utmost delightment while enroute of holy land.

Here are 10 key points highlighting the uniqueness and historical, cultural, religious, and diplomatic relationship between the State of Israel and Ethiopia:

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1. **Ancient Connections:** Ethiopia and Israel have ancient historical connections dating back thousands of years. According to Ethiopian tradition, the relationship between the two nations goes back to the Queen of Sheba's visit to King Solomon in ancient times.

2. **Jewish Community in Ethiopia:** Ethiopia is home to one of the oldest Jewish communities in the world, known as the Beta Israel or Ethiopian Jews. They have a unique religious and cultural heritage that sets them apart within the broader Jewish diaspora.

3. **Operation Moses and Solomon:** In the 1980s, Israel conducted covert operations, such as Operation Moses and Operation Solomon, to airlift thousands of Ethiopian Jews to Israel due to political instability and famine in Ethiopia. This rescue mission strengthened the ties between the two countries.

4. **Cultural Exchange:** The Ethiopian-Israeli community in Israel has enriched Israeli society with its unique cultural traditions, music, dance, and cuisine. Ethiopian Jews have preserved their heritage while adapting to modern Israeli life.

5. **Religious Pilgrimages:** Both Ethiopia and Israel are significant religious destinations. Ethiopia is home to ancient Christian traditions, such as the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, while Israel holds great religious importance for Jews, Christians, and Muslims. Pilgrimages between the two countries are not uncommon.

6. **Diplomatic Relations:** Israel and Ethiopia have maintained diplomatic relations since 1956. Both countries have embassies in each other's capitals and cooperate on various political, economic, and security issues.

7. **Military Cooperation:** Israel has provided training and military assistance to Ethiopia over the years. The two countries have collaborated on defense and security matters, including intelligence sharing and counterterrorism efforts.

8. **Aid and Development:** Israel has been involved in various development projects in Ethiopia, particularly in areas such as agriculture, technology, and healthcare. Israeli expertise has helped improve agricultural practices and boost economic development in Ethiopia.

9. **Water and Innovation:** Both countries face challenges related to water scarcity. Israel's expertise in water management and innovation has been shared with Ethiopia to address water-related issues and improve access to clean water for communities.

10. **Shared Challenges and Opportunities:** Despite their geographical distance, Israel and Ethiopia share common challenges and opportunities in the region. Both countries have collaborated on regional initiatives and seek to strengthen their ties based on shared values and interests.

Jerusalem is forever in our hearts

Just before we dive into the itinerary it is important to know

We offer three levels of visit programs based on high-class hotels with many years of experience in the treatment and organization of groups close to our hearts from Ethiopia or Ethiopians from around the world. The visit and travel plans are completely identical to each other, adapted to all the holy places and sites equally and identically according to the number of days for each plan.The difference in price levels is due to the ranking of the hotels and not the characteristics of the pilgrims' journey, but there are different prices for each level.

*LUXURY CLASS - YEAR ROUND 8-DAYS TOUR ITINERARY

Tour Type: Spiritual

Duration: 7 night & 8 days

Transport: Air, Surface and Boat

Based: Luxury hotels

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Day 1:

Arrival - Telaviv- Lod- Emmahus- Ein-Kerem- Jerusalem

All respected travelers start their flight from Addis Ababa to Telaviv after completing the necessary emigration process at Bole International Airport. Staffs of Corporate agency will receive the travelers at Ben-Gurion International airport of Telaviv and embark on our journey to the Holy Land…. Visitors start to visit their first one is Lod, the city of Saint George, Emmahus/ Laturn and Ein- Kerem the birth place of John the Baptist and the church of visitation. Finally move to hotel for overnight at Jerusalem.

Day 2:

Jerusalem-Bethlehem- Alazar- Jerusalem

After early breakfast we start or visit with the shepherds’ field, where the angle of the lord proclaimed the good news of the birth of our lord, the church of Nativity, the Milk Grotto. Lunch break and then visit the two Ethiopian monasteries called “Debreselam Iyasus” and Alazar nunnery. Overnight Jerusalem

Day 3:

Jerusalem

Morning after breakfast break visit Bethpage the starting point of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem on a donkey. We then precede to the Ascension Church, where Jesus ascended to heaven, the Pater Noster Church (Eleona), where Jesus taught his disciples the famous “Our father” prayer for the second time. We enjoy a panoramic view from the top of Mount of Olives over the Old City of Jerusalem. We walk down the Mount of Olives to the where Jesus cried over Jerusalem, visit the Garden of Gethsemane, the place where Jesus was arrested and the famous Church of All Nations where Christ prayed in agony on the night of His Betrayal. Step down to the Tomb of the Virgin Mary. Lunch break and then walk on Mount Tsion/ the city of David to visit Pentecost place for blessing of the day. Also visit the room of last supper house, the crypt of King David and St. Peter house. Overnight Jerusalem

Day 4:

Jerusalem- River Jordan- Temptation- Dead Sea- Tiberias

Early morning leave with take away breakfast start our visit with a panoramic drive through the Jordan desert wilderness to Qumran, then descend to drive to river Jordan for Baptism, after breakfast then drive to Jericho where we climb up Mount Temptation, where Jesus was tasted by satan, sprinkle at Sultan’s spring, see Zacchaeus’ Sycamore Tree and visit Ethiopian St Gabriel Monastery in front of sycamore tree, drive to dead sea and then continue to Tiberias for dinner and overnight.

Day 5:

Tiberias – Mount Tavor - Tiberias

This day after having breakfast ascend to Mount Tavor to discover the site of transfiguration and enjoy the panoramic view over the Jezreel plain and Megiddo, the place where the last battle of mankind is due to take place, continue to visit mount Beatitudes. After a special fish lunch, reach to Tabgha, the site of Multiplication where Jesus dwelt after he left Nazareth and where he started his ministry on Earth. Kafer Nahum the town of Jesus, we visit St. Peter’s home and move to the Sea of Galilee to embark on boat ride across, where Jesus walked on the water. We visit the “Jesus’ boat “in kibbutz Ginosar, a fisher boat from the time of Jesus. Then back to Tiberias. Overnight Tiberias

Day 6:

Kana -Nazareth- Haifa- Jerusalem

Morning, we make our trip to Kana town to visit the wedding Church in kana of Galilee, where Jesus performed his first miracle at the wedding feast. Continue to Nazareth to visit the ancient Grotto of the Annunciation where the Angel Gabriel announced the birth of Jesus to Mary. We visit Josef’s house and walk to Mary’s well. Lunch break – Then precede the city of Haifa with eye-catching natural scenery of Israel. There in the city of visit Mount Carmel, the “Vineyard of God” and the prophet Elijah’s Cave. We then enjoy a panoramic view over the beautiful Bahai Gardens in Haifa. Finally move to Jerusalem for Overnight.

Day 7:

Jerusalem- 14 Stations- Holy Sepulchre Shopping

After early breakfast walk along the 14 stations of the Via Dolorosa, the path which Jesus walked baring the cross, starting at Pilate’s Judgment Hall and ending at Dar-el Sultan with Holy Scripture. The rest time will be left shopping and at dusk back to hotel. Overnight Jerusalem

Day 8:

Departure- Jerusalem- Jaffa- Tel-Aviv- Addis Ababa

Morning breakfast break at the hotel then use the day time to visit around Jerusalem area for some of the site which is missed during pervious touring. Late in the afternoon drive to Tel Aviv –Jaffa. We visit the ancient port of Jaffa, where the prophet Jonah boarded a ship (Jonah 1:3).and where the Apostle Peter had a vision on the rooftop of the house of Simon the Tanner and Finally, Airport transfer according to your flight itinerary and homebound flight.

Changes in itinerary might be made depending on the airline's changes in flight Schedules and/or local conditions while touring.

Changes might be made in the order of the sites.

*PREMIUM CLASS - YEAR ROUND 8-DAYS TOUR ITINERARY

Tour Type: Spiritual

Duration: 7 night & 8 days

Transport: Air, Surface and Boat

Based: Premium hotels

🔽 Click here for the full itinrary

Day 1:

Arrival - Telaviv- Lod- Emmahus- Ein-Kerem- Jerusalem

All respected travelers start their flight from Addis Ababa to Telaviv after completing the necessary emigration process at Bole International Airport. Staffs of Corporate agency will receive the travelers at Ben-Gurion International airport of Telaviv and embark on our journey to the Holy Land…. Visitors start to visit their first one is Lod, the city of Saint George, Emmahus/ Laturn and Ein- Kerem the birth place of John the Baptist and the church of visitation. Finally move to hotel for overnight at Jerusalem.

Day 2:

Jerusalem-Bethlehem- Alazar- Jerusalem

After early breakfast we start or visit with the shepherds’ field, where the angle of the lord proclaimed the good news of the birth of our lord, the church of Nativity, the Milk Grotto. Lunch break and then visit the two Ethiopian monasteries called “Debreselam Iyasus” and Alazar nunnery. Overnight Jerusalem

Day 3:

Jerusalem

Morning after breakfast break visit Bethpage the starting point of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem on a donkey. We then precede to the Ascension Church, where Jesus ascended to heaven, the Pater Noster Church (Eleona), where Jesus taught his disciples the famous “Our father” prayer for the second time. We enjoy a panoramic view from the top of Mount of Olives over the Old City of Jerusalem. We walk down the Mount of Olives to the where Jesus cried over Jerusalem, visit the Garden of Gethsemane, the place where Jesus was arrested and the famous Church of All Nations where Christ prayed in agony on the night of His Betrayal. Step down to the Tomb of the Virgin Mary. Lunch break and then walk on Mount Tsion/ the city of David to visit Pentecost place for blessing of the day. Also visit the room of last supper house, the crypt of King David and St. Peter house. Overnight Jerusalem

Day 4:

Jerusalem- River Jordan- Temptation- Dead Sea- Tiberias

Early morning leave with take away breakfast start our visit with a panoramic drive through the Jordan desert wilderness to Qumran, then descend to drive to river Jordan for Baptism, after breakfast then drive to Jericho where we climb up Mount Temptation, where Jesus was tasted by satan, sprinkle at Sultan’s spring, see Zacchaeus’ Sycamore Tree and visit Ethiopian St Gabriel Monastery in front of sycamore tree, drive to dead sea and then continue to Tiberias for dinner and overnight.

Day 5:

Tiberias – Mount Tavor - Tiberias

This day after having breakfast ascend to Mount Tavor to discover the site of transfiguration and enjoy the panoramic view over the Jezreel plain and Megiddo, the place where the last battle of mankind is due to take place, continue to visit mount Beatitudes. After a special fish lunch, reach to Tabgha, the site of Multiplication where Jesus dwelt after he left Nazareth and where he started his ministry on Earth. Kafer Nahum the town of Jesus, we visit St. Peter’s home and move to the Sea of Galilee to embark on boat ride across, where Jesus walked on the water. We visit the “Jesus’ boat “in kibbutz Ginosar, a fisher boat from the time of Jesus. Then back to Tiberias. Overnight Tiberias

Day 6:

Kana -Nazareth- Haifa- Jerusalem

Morning, we make our trip to Kana town to visit the wedding Church in kana of Galilee, where Jesus performed his first miracle at the wedding feast. Continue to Nazareth to visit the ancient Grotto of the Annunciation where the Angel Gabriel announced the birth of Jesus to Mary. We visit Josef’s house and walk to Mary’s well. Lunch break – Then precede the city of Haifa with eye-catching natural scenery of Israel. There in the city of visit Mount Carmel, the “Vineyard of God” and the prophet Elijah’s Cave. We then enjoy a panoramic view over the beautiful Bahai Gardens in Haifa. Finally move to Jerusalem for Overnight.

Day 7:

Jerusalem- 14 Stations- Holy Sepulchre Shopping

After early breakfast walk along the 14 stations of the Via Dolorosa, the path which Jesus walked baring the cross, starting at Pilate’s Judgment Hall and ending at Dar-el Sultan with Holy Scripture. The rest time will be left shopping and at dusk back to hotel. Overnight Jerusalem

Day 8:

Departure- Jerusalem- Jaffa- Tel-Aviv- Addis Ababa

Morning breakfast break at the hotel then use the day time to visit around Jerusalem area for some of the site which is missed during pervious touring. Late in the afternoon drive to Tel Aviv –Jaffa. We visit the ancient port of Jaffa, where the prophet Jonah boarded a ship (Jonah 1:3).and where the Apostle Peter had a vision on the rooftop of the house of Simon the Tanner and Finally, Airport transfer according to your flight itinerary and homebound flight.

Changes in itinerary might be made depending on the airline's changes in flight Schedules and/or local conditions while touring.

Changes might be made in the order of the sites.

*CLASSIC CLASS - YEAR ROUND 8-DAYS TOUR ITINERARY

Tour Type: Spiritual

Duration: 7 night & 8 days

Transport: Air, Surface and Boat

Based: Classic hotels

🔽 Click here for the full itinrary

Day 1:

Addis Ababa-Telaviv-Bethlehem

All respected travelers start their flight from Addis Ababa to Telaviv after completing the necessary emigration process at Bole International Airport. Staffs of Corporate agency will receive the travelers at BenGurion International airport of Telaviv and embark on our journey to the Holy Land… After early breakfast we start or visit with the shepherds’ field, where the angle of the lord proclaimed the good news of the birth of our lord, the church of Nativity, the Milk Grotto. Lunch break and then visit Ethiopian monasteries called “Debreselam Iyasus”. Overnight Bethlehem

Day 2:

Bethlehem - Jerusalem - Bethlehem

After breakfast visit Bethpage, the starting point of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem on a donkey. We then precede to the Ascension Church, where Jesus ascended to heaven, the Pater Noster Church (Eleona), where Jesus taught his disciples the famous “Our father” prayer for the second time. We enjoy a panoramic view from the top of Mount of Olives over the Old City of Jerusalem. We walk down the Mount of Olives to the where Jesus cried over Jerusalem, visit the Garden of Gethsemane, the place where Jesus was arrested and the famous Church of All Nations where Christ prayed in agony on the night of His Betrayal. Step down to the Tomb of the Virgin Mary. In the afternoon step to the first walk on Mount Tsion/ the city of David to visit Pentecost place for blessing of the day and ceremony. Meanwhile visit also the room of last supper house, the crypt of King David and St. Peter house. Overnight Bethlehem

Day 3:

Bethlehem- Ein Kerem- Emahhus-Lod- Alazar- Bethlehem

This day visitors start to visit their first one is Ein- Kerem the birth place of John the Baptist and the church of visitation, Emmahus/Laturn then Lod, the city of Saint George. Lunch break before continuing to Alzar nunnery and finally move to hotel for overnight at Bethlehem

Day 4:

Bethlehem- River Jordan- Temptation- Dead Sea- Tiberias

Early morning leave with take away breakfast start our visit with a panoramic drive through the Jordan desert wilderness to Qumran, then descend to drive to river Jordan for Baptism, after breakfast then drive to Jericho where we climb up Mount Temptation, where Jesus was tasted by Satan, sprinkle at Sultan’s spring, see Zacchaeus’ Sycamore Tree and visit Ethiopian St Gabriel Monastery in front of sycamore tree, drive to dead sea and then continue to Tiberias for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Tiberias – Mount Tavor - Tiberias

This day after having breakfast ascend to Mount Tavor to discover the site of transfiguration and enjoy the panoramic view over the Jezreel plain and Megiddo, the place where the last battle of mankind is due to take place, continue to visit mount Beatitudes. After a special fish lunch, reach to Tabgha, the site of Multiplication where Jesus dwelt after he left Nazareth and where he started his ministry on Earth. Kafer Nahum the town of Jesus, we visit St. Peter’s home and move to the Sea of Galilee to embark on boat ride across, where Jesus walked on the water. We visit the “Jesus’ boat “in kibbutz Ginosar, a fisher boat from the time of Jesus. Then back to Tiberias. Overnight Tiberias

Day 6:

Nazareth- Kana -Haifa- Jerusalem

Morning, we make our trip to Kana town to visit the wedding Church in kana of Galilee, where Jesus performed his first miracle at the wedding feast. Continue to Nazareth to visit the ancient Grotto of the Annunciation, where the Angel Gabriel announced the birth of Jesus to Mary. We visit Josef’s house and walk to Mary’s well. Lunch break – Then precede the city of Haifa with eye-catching natural scenery of Israel. There in the city of visit Mount Carmel, the “Vineyard of God” and the prophet Elijah’s Cave. We then enjoy a panoramic view over the beautiful Bahai Gardens in Haifa. Finally move to Jerusalem for Overnight.

Day 7:

Jerusalem- 14 Stations- Shopping

After early breakfast walk along the 14 stations of the Via Dolorosa, the path which Jesus walked baring the cross, starting at Pilate’s Judgment Hall and ending at Dar-el Sultan. The rest time will be left shopping and at dusk back to hotel. Overnight Jerusalem

Day 8:

Jerusalem- Jaffa- Tel-Aviv- Addis Ababa

Morning breakfast break at the hotel then use the day time to visit around Jerusalem area for some of the site which is missed during pervious touring. Late in the afternoon drive to Tel Aviv –Jaffa. We visit the ancient port of Jaffa, where the prophet Jonah boarded a ship (Jonah 1:3).and where the Apostle Peter had a vision on the rooftop of the house of Simon the Tanner and Finally, Airport transfer according to your flight itinerary and homebound flight.

Changes in itinerary might be made depending on the airline's changes in flight Schedules and/or local conditions while touring.

Changes might be made in the order of the sites.

✅ TOUR PRICES INCLUDE

✅ Buffet breakfast (daily - according to the hotel schedules)

✅ Buffet dinner (daily - according to the hotel schedules)

✅ Lunch - Daily lunch (Easter program 8 lunches max)

✅ Deluxe motor coaches with WI FI according to the TWT program.

✅ Silent Guide according the TWT program English or French speaker.

✅ Entrance fees according to the TWT program.

✅ Visa to Israel as needed

✅ Portage in the Hotels

✅ Smile service at the airport

✅ Personalized earphones for guidance

✅ Large carts for a group of suitcases at the airport

✅ Uniforms for immersion

✅ Daily bottle of water to each client

✅ TWT well come kit

✅ For every 15 passengers who pay full payment 1 passenger free

✅ For every 50 participants, one single room will be free of the 3 free ones given

❎ TOUR PRICES NOT INCLUDE

❎ Travel insurance

➕ (Optional for groups over 15 participants)

❎ Flights

➕ (Optional for groups over 15 participants)

❎ Miscellaneous fees such as individual transfers, laundry, excess baggage and items of personal nature

Everything not specified in the detail of the included price

🟢Child Rate

0-2 Years Old - Free
2-12 Years Old - 75%
Children are not considered "Fully paying Pax
Child to stay in his parents' room
Child to pay full visas and border taxes

🟢Down payment to hotels

An advance payment of 10% will be made 60 days before the arrival per Person.
The balance of the payment will be made until 30 days before the arrival
Groups from Ethiopia on arrival.

🟡Special Note

Holiday's dates and addition:

Shavuot holiday +25%
Jewish New Year +25%
Sukkoth +25%
Aug 1 -31, + 15%

✅Cancellation Policy

Date of cancellation

More than 45 days before arrival
Between 44 and 30 days before the date of arrival
Between 29 and 15 days before the date of arrival
Less than 14 days before the date of arrival

Penalty

No fees
25% of the total value
50% of the total value
100% of the total value

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